Graham Sworn In as South Carolina Senator
Lindsey Graham was sworn in Tuesday as U.S. Senator in Washington, replacing Strom Thurmond who retired at 100 after 48 years. Thurmond attended the ceremony. Graham praised him as alert and proud, while John McCain and Gov-elect Mark Sanford offered greetings.
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Graham sworn in as U S Senator amid budget concerns
Sen. Lindsey Graham R S C was formally sworn into the Senate in Washington Tuesday with Sen. Ernest Hollings and Sen. Strom Thurmond in attendance. He warned about a budget mess and urged tax cuts to boost the economy, saying he represents a state facing short revenue and growing programs.
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Oakwood-Windsor Elementary marks 30 years with Ken Bailey
Ken Bailey completes 30th year at Oakwood-Windsor Elementary after starting at Windsor Elementary, surviving a fire and moving to the current campus. The school earned above average “good” state report cards in 2001 and 2002 despite high poverty, with praise for principal Dr. Alice Sheehan.
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Bush pushes tax cuts plan to boost economy
President Bush urged Congress to approve an 874 billion plan to abolish taxes on stock dividends speed up income tax cuts and send rebate checks to 34 million low and middle income parents. Democrats complain the package largely favors the wealthy while Bush argues it spurs growth and hiring. The 10 year plan focuses mainly on taxes with a 102 billion first year cost and aims to broaden support across political bases ahead of the State of the Union address.
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South Carolina tops nation in improving teacher quality
Education Week ranks South Carolina first in improving teacher quality with a B grade the highest for any state. Local educators in Aiken County cite district recruiting and staff development as evidence of statewide efforts to attract qualified teachers to struggling districts and support ongoing professional growth.
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Deaths Almanac Briefs from South Carolina Towns
Obituary notices list Albert Cadie St Nathalie Virginia Susan B Caney Aiken Joyce F Grice Beech Island Thomas F Johnson Graniteville Louise W Mos Aiken with names and locations reflecting local death announcements.
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